A two-year intense exercise program, practiced 5 to 6 hours per week, can reverse up to 20 years of structural changes and cardiac stiffness in sedentary 50-year-olds.

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This advice is based on a study published in the journal 'Circulation' (2018), a randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted by Dr. Benjamin Levine. The results effectively show that supervised, progressive aerobic training can improve left ventricular compliance and oxygen consumption capacity in previously sedentary adults. It is important to note that the term 'reverse 20 years' is a metaphorical interpretation based on cardiac performance gains relative to physiological declines observed with age. While the cardiovascular benefits are well-documented, the term 'reverse' is a marketing shorthand: the heart does not biologically become that of a 30-year-old again, but its functions regain comparable efficiency. The research emphasizes that intensity and consistency are key, although effects may vary depending on individual health history.

the sources

1. 1Mandsager K, Harb S, Cremer P, Phelan D, Nissen SE, Jaber W 2018